How to Manage Golfer’s Elbow: A Complete Guide
Struggling with inner elbow pain during your golf swing or daily activities? At Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, we specialize in treating golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) with evidence-based physical therapy techniques that target pain and muscle imbalances. Learn how to modify activity and learn exercises that can help you recover faster and return to peak performance.
Running Injury Spotlight
Struggling with IT band pain while running? Learn why IT band pain isn’t caused by “tightness” or “friction” and discover evidence-based treatments that actually work—like load management, running gait tweaks, and progressive strength training. Whether you’re training around Lake Merritt or prepping for your next race, we’ll help you move pain-free and perform at your best. Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, CA, specializes in helping runners overcome knee pain and return to the roads or trails stronger than ever.
Running Shoes Explained
Looking to better understand running shoes in order to prevent injury and optimize performance? In this guide, Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam breaks down the essential features of running shoes—like toe box width, toe spring, cushioning, and heel-to-toe drop—and how they impact your comfort, gait mechanics, and injury risk. Whether you're a beginner or marathoner, learn how to choose the right running shoe for your body, training style, and goals. Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, CA, specializes in helping runners overcome pain and return to the roads or trails stronger than ever.
Strength Training for Jiu-Jitsu Athletes: Build Power, Improve Performance
In this blog post, Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam dives into how targeted strength training can maximize your jiu-jitsu game, improve resilience to injuries, and keep you on the mats longer. Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, CA, specializes in helping jiujitsu athletes overcome pain and return to the mats stronger than ever.
Physical Therapy Tips for Common Jiu-Jitsu Injuries
Learn what injuries Oakland physical therapist Derek Lam frequently sees in jiu-jitsu athletes and how he manages them. Derek Lam Physical Therapy and Performance in Oakland, CA, specializes in helping jiujitsu athletes overcome pain and return to the mats stronger than ever.